My beautiful daughter is nearing 9 months old and becoming a parent...

My beautiful daughter is nearing 9 months old and becoming a parent has been one of the most profound periods of personal growth in my life. It has changed how I think about time, responsibility, ambition, and the kind of future I want to build. The past few years have brought a lot of transition and challenges, but becoming a father has given me a clearer sense of direction. It has made me more intentional about the work I pursue, the people I learn from, and the kind of impact I want to have. That clarity has also changed how I think about my career. I still care deeply about doing thoughtful, useful work. I still enjoy solving messy problems, understanding people, and helping teams make better decisions through research, customer insight, and strategy. But now, the reason behind that work feels sharper. I want to build stability. I want to contribute to work that matters. I want to keep growing into the kind of professional, partner, and father my daughter can look up to. This next chapter feels less about proving myself and more about building something meaningful.